Penny Sue Ogan

Penny Sue Ogan, 45, formerly of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 1:55 a.m. on Saturday, March 25, 2017 in Midway, Georgia. She was born on July 15, 1971 in Wabash County, Indiana to the late Bobby Dingess and Evelyn (Robinson) Dingess-Elliot, she survives in North Manchester, Indiana.

Penny was a former Medical Tech for Wabash County Hospital. She enjoyed riding her Harley, Ruby. Penny loved spending time with friends and family.

Along with her mother, Evelyn; she is survived by son, Evan Kirkover of Wabash, Indiana; brother, Patrick Dingess of North Manchester, Indiana; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two brothers and a nephew.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 1, 2017 at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, with Pastor J.P. Freeman officiating. Burial will follow at a later date. Preferred memorials are directed to The Family of Penny Ogan to help offset funeral expenses.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 3 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Friday, March 31, 2017 at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

Douglas "Duane" Keffaber

Douglas “Duane” Keffaber, 77, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 12:18 a.m. on March 22, 2017 at Parkview Randallia Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born to the late George and Emma (Hansen) Keffaber on February 18, 1940 in Wabash, Indiana.

Duane graduated from Wabash High School in 1959. He married Kristie (Weaver) Landis on June 17, 2005, she survives. Duane retired in 2005 from Ford Meter Box in Wabash, Indiana. Duane was famously known for his homemade noodles. He thoroughly enjoyed being with his grandchildren and family, also his Monday night group as well as his Florida and lake friends.

Along with his wife, Kristie; he is survived by daughters, Kim Baker (Michael) of Lynn Haven, Florida, Tina Keffaber of Fort Wayne, Indiana, and Susie Keffaber of Wabash, Indiana; step daughters, Amy (Matt) Lunn of Bloomington, Indiana and Kerri (Jason) Sailors of Wabash, Indiana; step sons, Philip Landis (Jen) of Reno, Nevada and Jeremy Landis (Rachel) of Wabash, Indiana; sister, Sandra Holley of Bluffton, Indiana; grandchildren, Payten Keffaber, Skylar Baker, Olivia Lunn, Tyler Lunn, Austin Landis, Owen Landis, Jillian Sailors, Jake Sailors, Danika Landis, and Lakin Landis.

Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 25, 2017 at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, with Pastor David Phillips officiating. Entombment will follow at Memorial Lawns Cemetery in Wabash, Indiana. Preferred memorials are directed to Riley Children’s Hospital, 30 South Meridian Street-Suite 200, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 or Wabash County Cancer Society, P.O. Box 144, North Manchester, Indiana 46962.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Friday, March 24, 2017 at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

LeRoy G. Fierstos

LeRoy G. Fierstos Sr., 95, currently of North Manchester formerly of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 10:27 a.m. on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at Peabody Health in North Manchester, Indiana. He was born to the late George and Frances (Wannemaker) Fierstos on November 24, 1921 in Ottoville, Ohio.

LeRoy married Miriam Weitzel on September 7, 1942, she survives. He was a member of St. Bernards Catholic Church in Wabash, Indiana. LeRoy was a Jewler/Watch Maker in Wabash. He served in the United States Airforce as a first Lieutenant USAF retired. LeRoy was a registered Gemologist and Watch Maker, and was an avid fisherman. He belonged to BPOE Wabash Elks, American Legion Post 15, and UFW Post 286 of Wabash.

Along with his wife, Miriam he is survived by sons, LeRoy G. Fierstos Jr. of Silver Lake, Indiana, Daniel L. Fierstos (Penny) of North Manchester, Indiana, and Donald R. Fierstos (Tawana) of Auburn, Pennsylvania; daughters, Mrs. David (Beverlee) Whitaker of Wabash, Indiana, Mrs. Robert (Melissa) Love of Abbeville, South Carolina, and Melinda S. Fierstos of Marion, Indiana; 10 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother and three sisters.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at the St. Bernard Catholic Church, Wabash, Indiana, with Father Sextus Don officiating the service. Preferred memorials are directed to National Autism Association.

Visitation for family and friends will be from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. with a Rosary Service at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at McDonald Funeral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

Virginia Nell Finch

SOMERSET - Virginia Nell Finch, 89, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, March 9, 2017 at the Wellbrooke of Wabash care facility, after a full, loving, spirit- filled life which included suffering a brain aneurysm and stroke nearly 19 years ago.

Virginia was born on her parents’ farm August 17, 1927 near Mount Vernon, Indiana, the daughter of the late Lorrin D. and Etta B. White. The home farm later became what is now the town of Somerset in southern Wabash County.  Upon graduation from Somerset High School in 1945 she attended the Barbason School of Modeling in New York City.  On February 5, 1946 she married Rex M. Finch, who passed away June 19, 2006 after they had enjoyed 60 years of marriage.

Virginia went to work after her youngest of four sons entered school.  She retired from Wabash County Hospital in May 1989 after time spent as secretary to the Hospital Administrator and later to the Director of Personnel.   Upon retirement, Rex and Virginia spent their winters in Fort Myers, Florida for several years until 1998.  Prior to her aneurysm and stroke, Rex and Virginia could be found puttering around Somerset on their scooters during the summer months.  She was a member of Women’s Aglow as well as a member of the Woodlawn United Methodist Church, Somerset, for many years.

Survivors include, sons Rod (Janet), Somerset, Greg (Jennifer), Fort Wayne, Chris (Penny), Somerset, and Jan (Deb), LaFontaine. The 10 grandchildren are, Rod’s daughters Lisa (John) Jervis, Columbus, and Lori (Kevin) Standfest, Marion, Greg’s daughters Jodi (Brent) Isbell, Fort Wayne, Denise (Troy) Bickley, Fort Wayne, and Jill (Judson) Everitt, Lindenhurst, IL Chris’s daughter Beth Finch, North Manchester, and sons Derek (Brianne) Finch, Somerset and Joshua (Rebekah) Finch, Warsaw and Jan’s daughters Jessica Finch, Louisville, KY and Abbey Finch, Atlanta, GA.  Virginia also has 14 great grandchildren with one on the way.  One sister, Kathryn Merritt, and one brother, Lorrin White Jr, preceded her in death. 

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. on Monday, March 13, 2017 at the McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 S. Main Street, LaFontiane, Indiana 46940, with Reverend Melissa Rice officiating.  Burial will be in the Mississinewa Cemetery near Somerset.
 Friends may call from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. on Sunday, March 12, 2017 at the funeral home.  Memorials may be made to Wellbrooke of Wabash, Wabash-Miami Home Healthcare and Hospice or the church or charity of your choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

Heiddii K. Guenin

Heiddii K. Guenin, 40, of Van Buren, Indiana passed away at 3 p.m. on Thursday, March 2, 2017 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born to Jon W. and Karen (Schaper) Guenin on March 6, 1976 at Marion, Indiana.

Heiddii was a graduate of Southwood High School, then she attended Ball State University. She worked at Circle K in Marion, Indiana. Heiddii loved animals and she would do anything to help her family or friends.

Along with her parents, Heiddii is survived by a son, Cyrus Cox of Van Buren, Indiana; brothers, Jon E. Guenin of Lafayette, Indiana and Ethan W. Guenin of Sacramento, California; sister, Mrs. Michelle E. (Guadalupe) Sanchez of Marion, Indiana; paternal grandmothers, Dorothy Spencer of Marion, Indiana and Isobell Ford of LaFontaine, Indiana; and there are many cousins, aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.

Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, March 9, 2017 at St. James Lutheran Church, 1206 N. Miller Avenue, Marion, Indiana 46952, with Pastor William Lahrman officiating. Preferred memorials are directed to Donor’s Choice.

Visitation for family and friends will from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at the church. McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 S. Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940 is entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com